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UPY 2026 Coral Reefs - Highly Commended
'Parrotfish Frenzy'
Kat Zhou
This photo shows a school of greencheek parrotfish in Raja Ampat. I came upon them hovering over the reef and was mesmerized by the shapes the school formed as they swam around, moving from place to place and chomping on coral together. I followed them around for the entire rest of the dive, watching them reshape the reef.
Judge's comment: Parrotfish are arguably the most important fish on coral reefs; constantly cleaning healthy and removing dead corals. Always on the move this vibrant, well lit image captures the action with great eye contact and contributing but not confusing reflections.
Peter Rowlands
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